This handsome Abingdon Art Deco vase—made in Knoxville, Illinois—is crafted of the same heavy, vitreous porcelain which the company used for its high-end plumbing fixtures. From 1934 to 1950 (during The Great Depression), Abingdon's commissions for sinks and toilets fell precipitously (as construction projects flagged). They converted their production lines to make smaller, affordable consumer products—allowing Abingdon to survive The Depression. They made over 1,000 different items, more than six million pieces in total. In 1950, the company discontinued these small items and returned to its signature product line. (9.75" x 6.75") ap13166d
c. 1930's - 1940's
